A free utility that supports a vast array of formats, including BH, RAR, 7-ZIP, and many others.
An open-source alternative that can extract RAR files and view their contents through a command-line interface or GUI.
Modern RAR versions use AES-256 encryption to secure file contents with passwords. The BH (BlakHole) Format
The (Roshal Archive) format is one of the most widely used compression methods globally. Unlike the open-source ZIP format, RAR is a proprietary format, meaning that while many programs can extract its contents, only software using the official WinRAR library can create new RAR archives.
Many third-party tools listed on platforms like SourceForge offer simplified extraction for users who do not need full archiving suites.